Overview
ULVERSTON STW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 16,729 people in Ulverston, England. The facility operates under the UK's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment.
ULVERSTON STW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Plumpton Lane in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness, England. The plant serves a population of approximately 16,729 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK and EU wastewater treatment standards. As a UK wastewater facility, ULVERSTON STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) into national law. For agglomerations of this size (between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent), secondary treatment is typically required, with more stringent treatment if the discharge is to sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, ultimately contributing to the catchment of the River Leven and Morecambe Bay. Morecambe Bay is a large intertidal estuary of significant ecological importance, supporting diverse bird populations and marine life. The plant plays a key role in protecting this sensitive coastal ecosystem from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from ULVERSTON STW discharges into the local watercourse, which flows into the River Leven and then into Morecambe Bay, a large estuary on the Irish Sea coast. Morecambe Bay is an ecologically sensitive area that supports important bird populations, fish species, and intertidal habitats. The plant's treatment performance is critical to maintaining water quality in this dynamic coastal environment, particularly for nutrient and pathogen control.
Frequently asked questions
ULVERSTON STW is located on Plumpton Lane in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness, England, United Kingdom.
ULVERSTON STW serves a population of approximately 16,729 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watercourse, which flows into the River Leven and ultimately into Morecambe Bay on the Irish Sea coast.
ULVERSTON STW operates under the UK Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional treatment if discharging to sensitive areas.
Under UK regulations, wastewater treatment plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are generally required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment). If the discharge is to a sensitive area such as a eutrophic estuary, more stringent treatment including nutrient removal may be required.
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